This thesis described results of Tai Khun adaptation to become Chiang Mai residents. It started from their migration from Keng Tung in the Shan State of Myanmar in 1807 during the reconstruction of Chiang Mai in the reign of King Kawila. They came in as “suburban residents”, not prisoners of war. This policy reflected the assimilation administration of Chiang Mai rulers. The study also focused on the period when Chiang Mai was a vassal state of Siam and the policy to annex Chiang Mai to Siam until 2008.  
The study found important changes in that their adaptation under the framework of state citizens and the post-capitalism economy was in a form of gradual socio-cultural assimilation. This was the results of administrative reform, capitalism, state education system, and socio-economic development policies of the state.
It was further found that the first stage of their adaptation was an acceptance of Lanna dress culture and the use of Lanna language instead of their ethnic language. The second stage was an adaptation in simultaneity with Lanna people when the region was annexed to Siam. The last stage was their socio-cultural assimilation with local and central residents, Thai-ness defined by the state, and Western culture.  
Nevertheless, the ethnic group has tried to maintain their handicraft identity of “Khruang Khun”, or lacquerware,and “Nam Nang”, a unique food, which have been passed down until today, with “Nantharam Temple” as their cultural and religious center.